I was talking with a friend who mentioned “taking tea to India”. It made me wonder what the equivalents are around the world. “Taking coals to Newcastle” is the UK’s.

  • NeptuneOrbit@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    I don’t know. My coworker just said that owls are a symbol of wisdom, and Athens (historically) is the center of wisdom.